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köyhällä ei ole varaa nirsoilla

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Finnish

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Etymology

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Literally, the poor cannot afford to be picky.

Phrase

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köyhällä ei ole varaa nirsoilla

  1. beggars can't be choosers

Usage notes

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Instead of nirsoilla also other verbs may be used, notably valita (to choose)